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CREPE: mathematical model for crosstalking of endothelial cells and hepatocyte metabolism. 2014

Giuseppe Valvano, and Gianni Orsi, and Maria Angela Guzzardi, and Federico Vozzi, and Giovanni Vozzi

The liver shows a close coexistence between endothelial cells and hepatocytes (HepG2). Endothelial cells' main purpose is to protect (HepG2) from blood vessel shear stress, acting as a barrier, but experimental evidence suggests that they could also play a role in regulating (HepG2) glucose metabolism. A well-known singular effect in hepatocyte-endothelial co-cultures is the reduction of glucose consumption respect to (HepG2) in single culture. (HepG2) were shown to reduce their glucose consumption supporting energy needs of endothelial cells. Monti have studied the effects of endothelin-1 (Et-1) on Glucokinase activity in adult rat (HepG2). They observed a reduction in hepatocytes Glucokinase catalytic rate, which is dependent on Et-1 concentration. We developed crosstalking of endothelial cells and hepatocyte metabolism (CREPE) that is a mathematical model of the endothelin-1 mediated crosstalk between HepG2 and endothelial cells (human umbilical vein endothelial cells) in a traditional static co-culture system. CREPE was validated against experimental data, showing good agreement with them. CREPE can be a starting point to develop predictive tools on complex and highly interconnected environments.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008954 Models, Biological Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Biological Model,Biological Models,Model, Biological,Models, Biologic,Biologic Model,Biologic Models,Model, Biologic
D002450 Cell Communication Any of several ways in which living cells of an organism communicate with one another, whether by direct contact between cells or by means of chemical signals carried by neurotransmitter substances, hormones, and cyclic AMP. Cell Interaction,Cell-to-Cell Interaction,Cell Communications,Cell Interactions,Cell to Cell Interaction,Cell-to-Cell Interactions,Communication, Cell,Communications, Cell,Interaction, Cell,Interaction, Cell-to-Cell,Interactions, Cell,Interactions, Cell-to-Cell
D003470 Culture Media Any liquid or solid preparation made specifically for the growth, storage, or transport of microorganisms or other types of cells. The variety of media that exist allow for the culturing of specific microorganisms and cell types, such as differential media, selective media, test media, and defined media. Solid media consist of liquid media that have been solidified with an agent such as AGAR or GELATIN. Media, Culture
D005941 Glucokinase A group of enzymes that catalyzes the conversion of ATP and D-glucose to ADP and D-glucose 6-phosphate. They are found in invertebrates and microorganisms, and are highly specific for glucose. (Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 2.7.1.2.
D005947 Glucose A primary source of energy for living organisms. It is naturally occurring and is found in fruits and other parts of plants in its free state. It is used therapeutically in fluid and nutrient replacement. Dextrose,Anhydrous Dextrose,D-Glucose,Glucose Monohydrate,Glucose, (DL)-Isomer,Glucose, (alpha-D)-Isomer,Glucose, (beta-D)-Isomer,D Glucose,Dextrose, Anhydrous,Monohydrate, Glucose
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000418 Albumins Water-soluble proteins found in egg whites, blood, lymph, and other tissues and fluids. They coagulate upon heating. Albumin
D042783 Endothelial Cells Highly specialized EPITHELIAL CELLS that line the HEART; BLOOD VESSELS; and lymph vessels, forming the ENDOTHELIUM. They are polygonal in shape and joined together by TIGHT JUNCTIONS. The tight junctions allow for variable permeability to specific macromolecules that are transported across the endothelial layer. Capillary Endothelial Cells,Lymphatic Endothelial Cells,Vascular Endothelial Cells,Capillary Endothelial Cell,Cell, Capillary Endothelial,Cell, Endothelial,Cell, Lymphatic Endothelial,Cell, Vascular Endothelial,Cells, Capillary Endothelial,Cells, Endothelial,Cells, Lymphatic Endothelial,Cells, Vascular Endothelial,Endothelial Cell,Endothelial Cell, Capillary,Endothelial Cell, Lymphatic,Endothelial Cell, Vascular,Endothelial Cells, Capillary,Endothelial Cells, Lymphatic,Endothelial Cells, Vascular,Lymphatic Endothelial Cell,Vascular Endothelial Cell
D049109 Cell Proliferation All of the processes involved in increasing CELL NUMBER including CELL DIVISION. Cell Growth in Number,Cellular Proliferation,Cell Multiplication,Cell Number Growth,Growth, Cell Number,Multiplication, Cell,Number Growth, Cell,Proliferation, Cell,Proliferation, Cellular
D056945 Hep G2 Cells A human liver tumor cell line used to study a variety of liver-specific metabolic functions. Cell Line, Hep G2,Cell Line, Hepatoblastoma G2,Hep G2 Cell Line,HepG2 Cells,Hepatoblastoma G2 Cell Line,Cell, Hep G2,Cell, HepG2,Cells, Hep G2,Cells, HepG2,Hep G2 Cell,HepG2 Cell

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